TCCDM Pulls One Out..."Hang On Sloopy" - The McCoys (1965)

"Hang On Sloopy" - The McCoys (1965)

     "Hang On Sloopy" was a two-dollar find that sounds just like you might think.  Loose garage rock, a little heavier on the pop, with each band member being introduced before the classic title track kicks things off. (Note to self: Never introduce band members.)  Led by teenage Rick Derringer (aka Zehringer), The McCoys play mostly covers, but a good selection of covers.  There are two James Brown tracks and a cool Marvin Gaye one that the guys pull off with equal aplomb.  It's 1965, and the album is a fun, frat-rat spin.  A sock-hopper's delight.  And one of those…" better than I thought it would be" pick-ups.

"Hang On Sloopy" - The McCoys (1965)

Favorites:  (The title track, of course.)
"Fever"
"Stubborn Kind of Fellow"
"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 
"Sorrow"
 
This is a mono Premier pressing out of New Jersey.  I'm not a fan of the awkward artwork, but the vinyl looks about VG and plays much better.  Plus, this particular copy was once owned by Mike Myers! (see above)  "Does that make you a wee bit randy?  Yeah, baby!" 

Bang Records

Cat #
BANG 212
SIDE 1  DEADWAX
BLP-1002-B  LW  AT J  ✰  W
SIDE 2  DEADWAX
BLP-1003-B  LW  AT J  W  ✰

"Fever" - The McCoys / "Hang On Sloopy" (1965)

TRACKS:
A1  Meet The McCoys 2:00
A2  "Hang On Sloopy" 2:57
A3  "Fever" 2:47
A4  "Sorrow" 2:02
A5  "If You Tell A Lie" 1:58
A6  "I Don't Mind" 2:37
A7  "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow" 2:50
B1  "I Can't Help Fallin' In Love" 2:05
B2  "All I Really Want To Do" 2:05
B3  "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 1:58
B4  "I Can't Explain It" 2:35
B5  "High Heel Sneakers" 3:00
B6  "Stormy Monday Blues" 4:00

PERSONNEL:
Rick Zehringer - vocals, guitar
Randy Hobbs - bass
Ronnie Brandon - organ
Randy Zehringer - drums

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Comments

Charlie Ricci said…
Very, very cool find. Love Sloopy.
March 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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